ABOUT US

ABOUT US

HISTORY

Metalite Builders was founded in APRIL 1988 by its President/General Manager Engr. Arnel G. Dumalaog, armed with a vision of being a leader in the general contracting business, the company provides engineering, fabrication, construction services, designs and builds food production facilities, roads, horizontal structures and bridges, power plants/utilities, telecommunications networks, mining, petrochemical plants, & other industrial plants, pipelines, oil and gas field development projects, as well as government projects. Metalite operates nationwide.

The Company moved briskly and painstakingly in earning clients’ trust by providing customers with high-quality products and services. Metalite Builders pursued customer satisfaction as its main goal by conducting its business with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.

"To be one of the top construction company in the global market."

OUR MISSION

Committed to becoming the contractor of choice, pursuing excellence through dedication, experience and disciplined employees with an ongoing passion to deliver quality, timely and profitable projects.

To provide quality project supervision and workmanship through recruitment, training and systems support.

To deliver projects on schedule on budget.

To foster a corporate culture where our employees have a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment.

TRUE COMPANY LEADERSHIP

In order for Metalite to lead the industry, we must reach a sequence of operational goals. Simplifying our organization will allow us to streamline our work processes, which will shorten our lead times, and so on. Mastering this sequence consistently, measurably, and nationally—will raise our standards of excellence. It will broaden our strengths and reinforce our leadership position. Developing this momentum begins between us as individuals. From there, leaders must manage, and each manager must follow three guiding principles:

• Lead by example. Build unity among team members by ensuring that each one knows and understands the overall vision—for both the project and the company.
  
• Qualify every day with honesty, energy, and clear communication.
• Generate energy in the people around you by exercising these attributes

Spread truth. Stifle politics. Focus on the best in each person and cultivate the desire to succeed. True leadership inspires imitation, and the spread of that imitation creates genuine success.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

While our Values direct our personal behavior, our Guiding Principles frame the way we do business. As a summary of professional conduct, they describe the behaviors that have helped us achieve our success. In essence, they describe how we can exceed customer expectations.

These principles offer a blueprint for furthering our customers’ goals as well as our own in the process of becoming a true partner for progress.

• We all represent one Metalite, and we never lose sight of our agreed strategy.
• We listen and innovate with customers and make long-term commitments.
• We are responsive and provide leading competence locally.
• We walk the extra mile to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• We are a trustworthy partner with high ethical standards.
• We measure success in profitability and employee and customer satisfaction.

QUALITY OBJECTIVES

January to December 2021

METALITE BUILDERS DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. has set Quality Objectives to become a highly recognized company that Engineers, Clients & Competitors alike will see us as one of the first choice contractors in the Construction Industry. To achieve this objective, we believe in the following: We have established the following Quality Objectives for the period January to December 2021.

•  Maintain a control system for the Quality Policy, Document, Procedures Manual, Operational Policies, Forms, Reference Standards, Specifications, and Contract Documents
•  Reduce the amount of physical space used to store documents, such as file cabinets, boxes & shelving in an organize manner.
•  Maintain a documentation that controlled and checked all legal and other obligations
•  Conduct Internal Audit at least once a year.
• Conduct Management Review Meeting at least once a year 

QUALITY POLICY

• Develop and maintain a control system for the Quality Policy Document, Procedures Manual, Work Methods, Operational Policies, Forms, Reference Standards, Specifications and Contract Documents.
• Ensure that records and other audit evidence are maintained in an organized manner, stored in a suitable environment and disposed of in accordance with documented procedures.
• Ensure that all confidential documents and records are maintained according to Privacy Legislation.
• Conduct internal audits of the Quality Management System to ensure continued conformance to the requirements.
• Conduct management review meetings to evaluate the results of internal audits and ensure continued effectiveness of the Quality Management System.

BUSINESS PRINCIPLE OF MBDCI

• Environmental Protection - Construction work should be environmentally friendly and pollution free.
• Safety - Construction work has to be carried out in safety & comfort with a method that implements the highest safety criteria.
• Speed - Construction work should be completed in the shortest possible period of time.
• Economy - Construction work must be done rationally with an inventive mind to overcome all constraints the lowest cost.
• Aesthetics - Construction work must proceed smoothly and the finished product should portray cultural & artistic.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) POLICY

Metalite Builders Development Co., Inc. recognizes the importance of its role in managing social, economic and environmental issues. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the principal way Metalite Builders Development Co., Inc. seeks to coordinate and manage practices to maximize positive social and economic contribution and minimize the environmental impacts of its business. 

Engagement with key clients, employees, community, environmental stakeholders, regulators, business partners, and our suppliers is central to Metalite Builders Development Co., Inc.'s approach to CSR. 

Metalite Builders Development Co., Inc. divides CSR into four segments

• Marketplace: How we work with our customers and suppliers.
• Workplace: How we work, how we recruit and how we work with our staff.
• Environment: How we reduce our environmental impact.
• Community: How we engage with the community.

The Policy is related to and builds upon the values and standards of ethical behavior outlined in MBDCI's Code of Business Conduct.

1. Objective

The objectives of this Policy Statement are to: • Clarify roles and responsibilities in respect of CSR. • Outline the commitment and requirements for the CSR segments of: Marketplace, Workplace, Environment and Community

2. Scope

This Policy applies to all divisions / department (including their business units and service lines) in Metalite Builders Development Co., Inc.

3. Policy Requirements

3.1 Roles and Responsibilities

Executive Management: Responsible for ensuring that key strategic and operational decisions in their area take into account CSR considerations, supporting CSR initiatives and practices through role-modelling and the allocation of sufficient resources, raising the profile of CSR and overseeing that their area complies with this policy.

Staff: Responsible for behaving in a corporately responsible way, adhering to this policy and enabling MBDCI to make a positive social, economic and environmental contribution.

3.2 Marketplace

MBDCI will operate in accordance with the values and standards of behavior set out in its Code of Business Conduct and all applicable laws and regulatory requirements, and provide a mechanism and process whereby illicit and/or unethical behavior can be reported and addressed.

MBDCI will provide products and services to meet the needs of its clientele, while having consideration for the impact on the natural environment and communities where we operate.

MBDCI will provide high standards of service to clientele, and have complaints procedures for clients to ensure their concerns are efficiently addressed on those occasions where there is a problem.

3.3 Workplace

MBDCI will provide a workplace in which diversity is valued and there are equal opportunities. MBDCI will provide a mechanism/s by which employees can raise their views and be engaged in change and issues that affect the Company.

MBDCI will provide a safe and secure workplace which is conducive to the health and welfare of employees.

MBDCI will support employees with learning and development opportunities to help them reach their potential and maximize their contribution to MBDCI's strategy.

3.4 Environment

MBDCI will seek to minimize its energy, water and paper usage through design, infrastructure and behaviour.

MBDCI will assure that all its vehicle would not violate any environmental laws and consistently do the maintenance against smoke belching through regular undergoing of emission testing.

MBDCI will seek to optimize the recycling of waste through providing adequate facilities and behaviour, and limit the use of hazardous material.

MBDCI will incorporate environmental considerations into procurement decisions and raise awareness/influence our supply chain to facilitate a reduction in their environment impact.

3.5 Community

MBDCI will provide benefit to the community through the creation of jobs, and helps them for the maintenance of cleanliness within the surroundings of community where we operate.

MBDCI will provide an assistance and willing to extend its hand to help the misfortunate constituencies within the community especially in times of any natural disasters.

MBDCI will provide a mechanism or program to educate the community about the proper wastes disposal to minimize the occurrence of flood within the place.

MBDCI will always be willing to help any charitable institution who really needs the support in order to address the needs of their institution.

HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of health safety, Environment Management System is to manage threats, hazards, events, and effects to health, safety, and the environment in a systematic and structured way. The management of these involves a systematic process of risk identification, assessment/ evaluation, control, monitoring, and recovery where necessary.

The HSE Management System also sets performance standards for managing health, safety, and environment, which will be assessed and continually improved by a systematic approach to performance monitoring, audits, assessments, and reviews.

• The Objectives of this HSE Management System are

- To inform by providing all employees, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders with a concise, comprehensive, and structured description of all aspects of HSE Management System. 

- To provide a high level document which systematically addresses achievement of, and alignment to three HSE Golden Rules: 1) Comply with the law, standards, and procedures 2) Intervene in unsafe or non-compliant actions; and 3) Respect our neighbors.

- To inform and communicate HSE Management System to employees, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders in a way that is interesting and easy to understand. It does this through color coding each chapter to represent each process of the HSE Management System.

• Leadership and Commitment

MBDCI promotes a strong culture of commitment to HSE management through: 

- Its core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people.

- Valuing trust and pride in MBDCI

- Openness, teamwork, and professionalism

A. HSE Culture

Creating and sustaining an HSE culture that supports:

• The slogan "Safety First" becoming a core value.
• Desire to continually improve HSE Performance.
• The motivation to improve individual, team, asset, and company level HSE performance. 
• The acceptance of individual accountability and responsibility for HSE performance.
• Participation and involvement at all levels in the development, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of HSE Management System.
• Empowerment for all to intervene and stop any substandard and/ or hazardous work activity without blame or redress
• Empowerment for all to intervene, commend, and encourage safe work behavior and activity.

B. Requirements

Leaders at all levels in MBDCI shall provide strong and visible leadership by setting a personal example to promote a culture in which all employees and company contractors share a commitment to HSE. The functions and responsibilities of the leadership shall include the following within the limitations of their job responsibilities:

C. Visibility

• Participating in HSE activities (e.g., training, behavior observation, commendation and coaching schemes, industry and contractor workshops, forums, and conference, and audits/ assessments).
• Putting HSE issues high on the agenda of the meetings they are chairing.
• Participating in the review of performance against all HSE plans, goals, objectives, and/or targets.
• Providing immediate and visible response and involvement in the case of an incident or any other disruption to normal business.
• Seeking internal and external views on HSE, and using and managing this knowledge in a meaningful manner.
  

D. Goals, Objectives, and Targets

• Jointly developing and discussing with MBDCI employees and contractors HSE leading and “lagging" improvement goals, objectives, targets, and/or other indicators / KPI's
• Ensuring staff have a balance of HSE “leading" and "lagging" goals, objectives, and/or targets in their performance appraisals.
  

E. HSE Strategic Objectives

F. HSE Objectives and Policy

> Develop (Safety Manager / OSH Practitioner)
Ensure that the HSE policy:

• Is relevant to the Company's activities, products and/or services.

• Is consistent with and is of equal importance to MBDCI other business policies.

• Meets or exceeds all legal requirements, and is in line with the expectations of key stakeholders and international standards and best practices.

• Provide framework for continual improvement in HSE performance and minimize risk levels to ALARP

>> Review & Endorse (Document Controller)

>>> Approve (Vice President)
Ensure that:
• It is signed and dated.

>>>> Distribute (Document Controller)

• All employees and contractors are informed of its relevance and clearly understand their personal role in meeting its expectations and requirements.
• It is prominently displayed throughout MBDCI contractor site and widely publicized.

• The policy is reviewed annually (or sooner if required) and revised against any changes to legal and/or other requirements as necessary.
• All key stakeholders are engaged during review process.

Safety Manager / OSH Practitioner

• Review legal and other requirements, and incorporate these legal and other requirements into the development and subsequent review of HSE MS.
• Review all applications for HSE licenses, approvals, and/or permits. Where necessary, coordinate negotiating the terms and conditions with any relevant parties.
• Submit DOLE safety report monthly.
• Coordinate MBDCI's participation and input to regulatory authorities in drafting new HSE laws and changes to existing laws. Develop asset level business controls that incorporate MBDCI's HSE legal and other requirements.
• Develop appropriate business controls to (a) obtain all necessary HSE licenses, approvals, and/or permits. Ensure they are cross referenced to the appropriate legal requirement, and referred to in the "Legal and Other Requirements Registry, if applicable; (b) meet the implementation and technical conditions of HSE licenses, approvals, and/or permits; and (c) ensure proactive and timely review and renewal of HSE licenses, approvals, and/or permits.
• Review and update business controls to incorporate changes in MBDCI's HSE Legal and other requirements.
• Retain on file a current copy of all HSE licenses, approvals, and/or permits. 

G. HSE Strategic Goals, Objectives, and Targets

• Vice President / Operation Manager

Vice President / Operation Manager shall have the ultimate accountability for the HSE function in MBDCI. He/ She along with the other members of the Safety Committee shall be accountable for the HSE Policy, strategy, planning, providing the necessary resources, and management review of the HSE-MS.

• Safety Manager / OSH Practitioner

Safety Manager / OSH Practitioner shall be primarily responsible for reviewing and endorsing the HSE Policy, strategy, planning, resource allocation, Monitoring HSE-MS performance, and conducting HSE MS management reviews.

Safety Manager / OSH Practitioner Safety Manager / OSH Practitioner shall be primarily responsible for reviewing and endorsing the HSE Policy, strategy, planning, resource allocation, Monitoring HSE-MS performance, and conducting HSE MS management reviews. Safety Manager / OSH Practitioner, as the Management Representative, has overall accountability for coordinating the development, maintenance, and improvement of HSE MS. He/She shall be responsible for developing HSE systems, procedures, standards, as well as HSE goals, objectives, and targets on an annual basis, and providing HSE compliance assurance to the management. In addition, he/she shall be responsible for the following:

- Analyzing corporate HSE data

- Screening and dissemination of technical innovation in HSE.

- Stimulating creativity with respect to managing HSE.

- Promoting technical standards on HSE.

• HSE Committee

HSE team leaders and members are primarily responsible for compliance assurance at the project level and providing the necessary technical advice and guidance.

• Safety Officers and Project In-Charge

Safety Officers and Project Managers shall be accountable for implementing HSE Policy and the HSE Management System within their projects. They shall have the overall accountability for implementing the HSE MS requirements in their assets / projects / contracts as well as monitoring HSE Management System.

• Foreman/ Team Leaders

Responsible for ensuring that activities are carried out in accordance with HSE policy and other requirements of HSE Management System.

• Employee, Suppliers, Contractors and Sub-contractors

All employees, suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors shall be responsible and accountable for following the instructions of their leader/ supervisor, in accordance with HSE policy and other requirements of HSE Management System.